Get rid of burn spots to keep your lawn looking healthy.
Too much fertilizer and excess dog urine can really do a number on your lawn. Each contains nitrogen, which your soil needs in small amounts. Add extra nitrogen, and you end up with brown patches on your lawn called burn marks. These brown patches are unsightly and should be taken care of immediately if you want to restore your lawn to a luscious green.
Instructions
1. Water the burn patches as soon as you notice them starting to form. The water will dilute the excess nitrogen so that it stops burning your lawn.
2. Sprinkle lime over the brown patches. This will help repair minor burn damage.
3. Remove the surface layer of the burn patch and reseed the area. This is the only way to repair severe damage.
4. Switch to rye or fescue grass if you continue to have problems; these grasses as they are less sensitive to excess nitrogen.
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